Saunas have been around longer than you probably think. Saunas have existed for at least hundreds, maybe thousands of years. Granted, Saunas now look nothing like they did when they first came out. Saunas have evolved drastically through the years and there is more than one type of sauna. When you choose to use a Sauna, you have multiple options. Two of the most popular Sauna choices in recent years have been Infrared Saunas and Traditional ones. While both come with benefits and are comfortable, what is the difference between the two? Let us dive in.
Differences
Saunas are obviously hot. The main difference between an Infrared Sauna and a Traditional one is how they generate heat. Traditional saunas rely on enclosed electrical compartments or natural gas. Infrared saunas rely on an infrared light bulb designed for the sauna specifically. Another difference between these two sauna types is the temperature. Traditional saunas are warmer compared to infrared saunas. If you like it hot, Traditional saunas may be the way to go. One drawback difference with traditional saunas compared to infrared saunas is the heat-up time. Infrared saunas heat up quicker and require less waiting around.